diff --git a/src/services/platforms/BaseDatabaseService.ts b/src/services/platforms/BaseDatabaseService.ts
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9f995c13
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/services/platforms/BaseDatabaseService.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,297 @@
+/**
+ * @fileoverview Base Database Service for Platform Services
+ * @author Matthew Raymer
+ *
+ * This abstract base class provides common database operations that are
+ * identical across all platform implementations. It eliminates code
+ * duplication and ensures consistency in database operations.
+ *
+ * Key Features:
+ * - Common database utility methods
+ * - Consistent settings management
+ * - Active identity management
+ * - Abstract methods for platform-specific database operations
+ *
+ * Architecture:
+ * - Abstract base class with common implementations
+ * - Platform services extend this class
+ * - Platform-specific database operations remain abstract
+ *
+ * @since 1.1.1-beta
+ */
+
+import { logger } from "../../utils/logger";
+import { QueryExecResult } from "@/interfaces/database";
+
+/**
+ * Abstract base class for platform-specific database services.
+ *
+ * This class provides common database operations that are identical
+ * across all platform implementations (Web, Capacitor, Electron).
+ * Platform-specific services extend this class and implement the
+ * abstract database operation methods.
+ *
+ * Common Operations:
+ * - Settings management (update, retrieve, insert)
+ * - Active identity management
+ * - Database utility methods
+ *
+ * @abstract
+ * @example
+ * ```typescript
+ * export class WebPlatformService extends BaseDatabaseService {
+ *   async dbQuery(sql: string, params?: unknown[]): Promise<QueryExecResult> {
+ *     // Web-specific implementation
+ *   }
+ * }
+ * ```
+ */
+export abstract class BaseDatabaseService {
+  /**
+   * Generate an INSERT statement for a model object.
+   *
+   * Creates a parameterized INSERT statement with placeholders for
+   * all properties in the model object. This ensures safe SQL
+   * execution and prevents SQL injection.
+   *
+   * @param model - Object containing the data to insert
+   * @param tableName - Name of the target table
+   * @returns Object containing the SQL statement and parameters
+   *
+   * @example
+   * ```typescript
+   * const { sql, params } = this.generateInsertStatement(
+   *   { name: 'John', age: 30 },
+   *   'users'
+   * );
+   * // sql: "INSERT INTO users (name, age) VALUES (?, ?)"
+   * // params: ['John', 30]
+   * ```
+   */
+  generateInsertStatement(
+    model: Record<string, unknown>,
+    tableName: string,
+  ): { sql: string; params: unknown[] } {
+    const keys = Object.keys(model);
+    const placeholders = keys.map(() => "?").join(", ");
+    const sql = `INSERT INTO ${tableName} (${keys.join(", ")}) VALUES (${placeholders})`;
+    const params = keys.map((key) => model[key]);
+    return { sql, params };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Update default settings for the currently active account.
+   *
+   * Retrieves the active DID from the active_identity table and updates
+   * the corresponding settings record. This ensures settings are always
+   * updated for the correct account.
+   *
+   * @param settings - Object containing the settings to update
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when settings are updated
+   *
+   * @throws {Error} If no active DID is found or database operation fails
+   *
+   * @example
+   * ```typescript
+   * await this.updateDefaultSettings({
+   *   theme: 'dark',
+   *   notifications: true
+   * });
+   * ```
+   */
+  async updateDefaultSettings(
+    settings: Record<string, unknown>,
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    // Get current active DID and update that identity's settings
+    const activeIdentity = await this.getActiveIdentity();
+    const activeDid = activeIdentity.activeDid;
+
+    if (!activeDid) {
+      logger.warn(
+        "[BaseDatabaseService] No active DID found, cannot update default settings",
+      );
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const keys = Object.keys(settings);
+    const setClause = keys.map((key) => `${key} = ?`).join(", ");
+    const sql = `UPDATE settings SET ${setClause} WHERE accountDid = ?`;
+    const params = [...keys.map((key) => settings[key]), activeDid];
+    await this.dbExec(sql, params);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Update the active DID in the active_identity table.
+   *
+   * Sets the active DID and updates the lastUpdated timestamp.
+   * This is used when switching between different accounts/identities.
+   *
+   * @param did - The DID to set as active
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when the update is complete
+   *
+   * @example
+   * ```typescript
+   * await this.updateActiveDid('did:example:123');
+   * ```
+   */
+  async updateActiveDid(did: string): Promise<void> {
+    await this.dbExec(
+      "UPDATE active_identity SET activeDid = ?, lastUpdated = datetime('now') WHERE id = 1",
+      [did],
+    );
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get the currently active DID from the active_identity table.
+   *
+   * Retrieves the active DID that represents the currently selected
+   * account/identity. This is used throughout the application to
+   * ensure operations are performed on the correct account.
+   *
+   * @returns Promise resolving to object containing the active DID
+   *
+   * @example
+   * ```typescript
+   * const { activeDid } = await this.getActiveIdentity();
+   * console.log('Current active DID:', activeDid);
+   * ```
+   */
+  async getActiveIdentity(): Promise<{ activeDid: string }> {
+    const result = (await this.dbQuery(
+      "SELECT activeDid FROM active_identity WHERE id = 1",
+    )) as QueryExecResult;
+    return {
+      activeDid: (result?.values?.[0]?.[0] as string) || "",
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Insert a new DID into the settings table with default values.
+   *
+   * Creates a new settings record for a DID with default configuration
+   * values. Uses INSERT OR REPLACE to handle cases where settings
+   * already exist for the DID.
+   *
+   * @param did - The DID to create settings for
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when settings are created
+   *
+   * @example
+   * ```typescript
+   * await this.insertNewDidIntoSettings('did:example:123');
+   * ```
+   */
+  async insertNewDidIntoSettings(did: string): Promise<void> {
+    // Import constants dynamically to avoid circular dependencies
+    const { DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER, DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER } =
+      await import("@/constants/app");
+
+    // Use INSERT OR REPLACE to handle case where settings already exist for this DID
+    // This prevents duplicate accountDid entries and ensures data integrity
+    await this.dbExec(
+      "INSERT OR REPLACE INTO settings (accountDid, finishedOnboarding, apiServer, partnerApiServer) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?)",
+      [did, false, DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER, DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER],
+    );
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Update settings for a specific DID.
+   *
+   * Updates settings for a particular DID rather than the active one.
+   * This is useful for bulk operations or when managing multiple accounts.
+   *
+   * @param did - The DID to update settings for
+   * @param settings - Object containing the settings to update
+   * @returns Promise that resolves when settings are updated
+   *
+   * @example
+   * ```typescript
+   * await this.updateDidSpecificSettings('did:example:123', {
+   *   theme: 'light',
+   *   notifications: false
+   * });
+   * ```
+   */
+  async updateDidSpecificSettings(
+    did: string,
+    settings: Record<string, unknown>,
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    const keys = Object.keys(settings);
+    const setClause = keys.map((key) => `${key} = ?`).join(", ");
+    const sql = `UPDATE settings SET ${setClause} WHERE accountDid = ?`;
+    const params = [...keys.map((key) => settings[key]), did];
+    await this.dbExec(sql, params);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Retrieve settings for the currently active account.
+   *
+   * Gets the active DID and retrieves all settings for that account.
+   * Excludes the 'id' column from the returned settings object.
+   *
+   * @returns Promise resolving to settings object or null if no active DID
+   *
+   * @example
+   * ```typescript
+   * const settings = await this.retrieveSettingsForActiveAccount();
+   * if (settings) {
+   *   console.log('Theme:', settings.theme);
+   *   console.log('Notifications:', settings.notifications);
+   * }
+   * ```
+   */
+  async retrieveSettingsForActiveAccount(): Promise<Record<
+    string,
+    unknown
+  > | null> {
+    // Get current active DID from active_identity table
+    const activeIdentity = await this.getActiveIdentity();
+    const activeDid = activeIdentity.activeDid;
+
+    if (!activeDid) {
+      return null;
+    }
+
+    const result = (await this.dbQuery(
+      "SELECT * FROM settings WHERE accountDid = ?",
+      [activeDid],
+    )) as QueryExecResult;
+    if (result?.values?.[0]) {
+      // Convert the row to an object
+      const row = result.values[0];
+      const columns = result.columns || [];
+      const settings: Record<string, unknown> = {};
+
+      columns.forEach((column: string, index: number) => {
+        if (column !== "id") {
+          // Exclude the id column
+          settings[column] = row[index];
+        }
+      });
+
+      return settings;
+    }
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  // Abstract methods that must be implemented by platform-specific services
+
+  /**
+   * Execute a database query (SELECT operations).
+   *
+   * @abstract
+   * @param sql - SQL query string
+   * @param params - Optional parameters for prepared statements
+   * @returns Promise resolving to query results
+   */
+  abstract dbQuery(sql: string, params?: unknown[]): Promise<unknown>;
+
+  /**
+   * Execute a database statement (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE operations).
+   *
+   * @abstract
+   * @param sql - SQL statement string
+   * @param params - Optional parameters for prepared statements
+   * @returns Promise resolving to execution results
+   */
+  abstract dbExec(sql: string, params?: unknown[]): Promise<unknown>;
+}
diff --git a/src/services/platforms/CapacitorPlatformService.ts b/src/services/platforms/CapacitorPlatformService.ts
index b1907f13..51fb9ce5 100644
--- a/src/services/platforms/CapacitorPlatformService.ts
+++ b/src/services/platforms/CapacitorPlatformService.ts
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ import {
   PlatformCapabilities,
 } from "../PlatformService";
 import { logger } from "../../utils/logger";
+import { BaseDatabaseService } from "./BaseDatabaseService";
 
 interface QueuedOperation {
   type: "run" | "query" | "rawQuery";
@@ -39,7 +40,10 @@ interface QueuedOperation {
  * - Platform-specific features
  * - SQLite database operations
  */
-export class CapacitorPlatformService implements PlatformService {
+export class CapacitorPlatformService
+  extends BaseDatabaseService
+  implements PlatformService
+{
   /** Current camera direction */
   private currentDirection: CameraDirection = CameraDirection.Rear;
 
@@ -52,6 +56,7 @@ export class CapacitorPlatformService implements PlatformService {
   private isProcessingQueue: boolean = false;
 
   constructor() {
+    super();
     this.sqlite = new SQLiteConnection(CapacitorSQLite);
   }
 
@@ -1328,110 +1333,8 @@ export class CapacitorPlatformService implements PlatformService {
   // --- PWA/Web-only methods (no-op for Capacitor) ---
   public registerServiceWorker(): void {}
 
-  // Database utility methods
-  generateInsertStatement(
-    model: Record<string, unknown>,
-    tableName: string,
-  ): { sql: string; params: unknown[] } {
-    const keys = Object.keys(model);
-    const placeholders = keys.map(() => "?").join(", ");
-    const sql = `INSERT INTO ${tableName} (${keys.join(", ")}) VALUES (${placeholders})`;
-    const params = keys.map((key) => model[key]);
-    return { sql, params };
-  }
-
-  async updateDefaultSettings(
-    settings: Record<string, unknown>,
-  ): Promise<void> {
-    // Get current active DID and update that identity's settings
-    const activeIdentity = await this.getActiveIdentity();
-    const activeDid = activeIdentity.activeDid;
-
-    if (!activeDid) {
-      logger.warn(
-        "[CapacitorPlatformService] No active DID found, cannot update default settings",
-      );
-      return;
-    }
-
-    const keys = Object.keys(settings);
-    const setClause = keys.map((key) => `${key} = ?`).join(", ");
-    const sql = `UPDATE settings SET ${setClause} WHERE accountDid = ?`;
-    const params = [...keys.map((key) => settings[key]), activeDid];
-    await this.dbExec(sql, params);
-  }
-
-  async updateActiveDid(did: string): Promise<void> {
-    await this.dbExec(
-      "UPDATE active_identity SET activeDid = ?, lastUpdated = datetime('now') WHERE id = 1",
-      [did],
-    );
-  }
-
-  async getActiveIdentity(): Promise<{ activeDid: string }> {
-    const result = await this.dbQuery(
-      "SELECT activeDid FROM active_identity WHERE id = 1",
-    );
-    return {
-      activeDid: (result?.values?.[0]?.[0] as string) || "",
-    };
-  }
-
-  async insertNewDidIntoSettings(did: string): Promise<void> {
-    // Import constants dynamically to avoid circular dependencies
-    const { DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER, DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER } =
-      await import("@/constants/app");
-
-    // Use INSERT OR REPLACE to handle case where settings already exist for this DID
-    // This prevents duplicate accountDid entries and ensures data integrity
-    await this.dbExec(
-      "INSERT OR REPLACE INTO settings (accountDid, finishedOnboarding, apiServer, partnerApiServer) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?)",
-      [did, false, DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER, DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER],
-    );
-  }
-
-  async updateDidSpecificSettings(
-    did: string,
-    settings: Record<string, unknown>,
-  ): Promise<void> {
-    const keys = Object.keys(settings);
-    const setClause = keys.map((key) => `${key} = ?`).join(", ");
-    const sql = `UPDATE settings SET ${setClause} WHERE accountDid = ?`;
-    const params = [...keys.map((key) => settings[key]), did];
-    await this.dbExec(sql, params);
-  }
-
-  async retrieveSettingsForActiveAccount(): Promise<Record<
-    string,
-    unknown
-  > | null> {
-    // Get current active DID from active_identity table
-    const activeIdentity = await this.getActiveIdentity();
-    const activeDid = activeIdentity.activeDid;
-
-    if (!activeDid) {
-      return null;
-    }
-
-    const result = await this.dbQuery(
-      "SELECT * FROM settings WHERE accountDid = ?",
-      [activeDid],
-    );
-    if (result?.values?.[0]) {
-      // Convert the row to an object
-      const row = result.values[0];
-      const columns = result.columns || [];
-      const settings: Record<string, unknown> = {};
-
-      columns.forEach((column, index) => {
-        if (column !== "id") {
-          // Exclude the id column
-          settings[column] = row[index];
-        }
-      });
-
-      return settings;
-    }
-    return null;
-  }
+  // Database utility methods - inherited from BaseDatabaseService
+  // generateInsertStatement, updateDefaultSettings, updateActiveDid,
+  // getActiveIdentity, insertNewDidIntoSettings, updateDidSpecificSettings,
+  // retrieveSettingsForActiveAccount are all inherited from BaseDatabaseService
 }
diff --git a/src/services/platforms/WebPlatformService.ts b/src/services/platforms/WebPlatformService.ts
index f5edcc28..0bc235b6 100644
--- a/src/services/platforms/WebPlatformService.ts
+++ b/src/services/platforms/WebPlatformService.ts
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import {
 } from "../PlatformService";
 import { logger } from "../../utils/logger";
 import { QueryExecResult } from "@/interfaces/database";
+import { BaseDatabaseService } from "./BaseDatabaseService";
 // Dynamic import of initBackend to prevent worker context errors
 import type {
   WorkerRequest,
@@ -29,7 +30,10 @@ import type {
  * Note: File system operations are not available in the web platform
  * due to browser security restrictions. These methods throw appropriate errors.
  */
-export class WebPlatformService implements PlatformService {
+export class WebPlatformService
+  extends BaseDatabaseService
+  implements PlatformService
+{
   private static instanceCount = 0; // Debug counter
   private worker: Worker | null = null;
   private workerReady = false;
@@ -46,6 +50,7 @@ export class WebPlatformService implements PlatformService {
   private readonly messageTimeout = 30000; // 30 seconds
 
   constructor() {
+    super();
     WebPlatformService.instanceCount++;
 
     // Use debug level logging for development mode to reduce console noise
@@ -670,116 +675,8 @@ export class WebPlatformService implements PlatformService {
     // SharedArrayBuffer initialization is handled by initBackend call in initializeWorker
   }
 
-  // Database utility methods
-  generateInsertStatement(
-    model: Record<string, unknown>,
-    tableName: string,
-  ): { sql: string; params: unknown[] } {
-    const keys = Object.keys(model);
-    const placeholders = keys.map(() => "?").join(", ");
-    const sql = `INSERT INTO ${tableName} (${keys.join(", ")}) VALUES (${placeholders})`;
-    const params = keys.map((key) => model[key]);
-    return { sql, params };
-  }
-
-  async updateDefaultSettings(
-    settings: Record<string, unknown>,
-  ): Promise<void> {
-    // Get current active DID and update that identity's settings
-    const activeIdentity = await this.getActiveIdentity();
-    const activeDid = activeIdentity.activeDid;
-
-    if (!activeDid) {
-      logger.warn(
-        "[WebPlatformService] No active DID found, cannot update default settings",
-      );
-      return;
-    }
-
-    const keys = Object.keys(settings);
-    const setClause = keys.map((key) => `${key} = ?`).join(", ");
-    const sql = `UPDATE settings SET ${setClause} WHERE accountDid = ?`;
-    const params = [...keys.map((key) => settings[key]), activeDid];
-    await this.dbExec(sql, params);
-  }
-
-  async updateActiveDid(did: string): Promise<void> {
-    await this.dbExec(
-      "INSERT OR REPLACE INTO active_identity (id, activeDid, lastUpdated) VALUES (1, ?, ?)",
-      [did, new Date().toISOString()],
-    );
-  }
-
-  async getActiveIdentity(): Promise<{ activeDid: string }> {
-    const result = await this.dbQuery(
-      "SELECT activeDid FROM active_identity WHERE id = 1",
-    );
-    return {
-      activeDid: (result?.values?.[0]?.[0] as string) || "",
-    };
-  }
-
-  async insertNewDidIntoSettings(did: string): Promise<void> {
-    // Import constants dynamically to avoid circular dependencies
-    const { DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER, DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER } =
-      await import("@/constants/app");
-
-    // Use INSERT OR REPLACE to handle case where settings already exist for this DID
-    // This prevents duplicate accountDid entries and ensures data integrity
-    await this.dbExec(
-      "INSERT OR REPLACE INTO settings (accountDid, finishedOnboarding, apiServer, partnerApiServer) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?)",
-      [did, false, DEFAULT_ENDORSER_API_SERVER, DEFAULT_PARTNER_API_SERVER],
-    );
-  }
-
-  async updateDidSpecificSettings(
-    did: string,
-    settings: Record<string, unknown>,
-  ): Promise<void> {
-    const keys = Object.keys(settings);
-    const setClause = keys.map((key) => `${key} = ?`).join(", ");
-    const sql = `UPDATE settings SET ${setClause} WHERE accountDid = ?`;
-    const params = [...keys.map((key) => settings[key]), did];
-    // Log update operation for debugging
-    logger.debug(
-      "[WebPlatformService] updateDidSpecificSettings",
-      sql,
-      JSON.stringify(params, null, 2),
-    );
-    await this.dbExec(sql, params);
-  }
-
-  async retrieveSettingsForActiveAccount(): Promise<Record<
-    string,
-    unknown
-  > | null> {
-    // Get current active DID from active_identity table
-    const activeIdentity = await this.getActiveIdentity();
-    const activeDid = activeIdentity.activeDid;
-
-    if (!activeDid) {
-      return null;
-    }
-
-    const result = await this.dbQuery(
-      "SELECT * FROM settings WHERE accountDid = ?",
-      [activeDid],
-    );
-    if (result?.values?.[0]) {
-      // Convert the row to an object
-      const row = result.values[0];
-      const columns = result.columns || [];
-      const settings: Record<string, unknown> = {};
-
-      columns.forEach((column, index) => {
-        if (column !== "id") {
-          // Exclude the id column
-          settings[column] = row[index];
-        }
-      });
-
-      return settings;
-    }
-    return null;
-  }
+  // Database utility methods - inherited from BaseDatabaseService
+  // generateInsertStatement, updateDefaultSettings, updateActiveDid,
+  // getActiveIdentity, insertNewDidIntoSettings, updateDidSpecificSettings,
+  // retrieveSettingsForActiveAccount are all inherited from BaseDatabaseService
 }